Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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